Activity Aide - Nursing Home jobs in Tennessee

Full-time position with competitive wages and excellent benefit package.

DUTIES

JOB KNOWLEDGE AND ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Adjusts to changes in unit/shift assignments to meet resident and family needs as

it relates to the activity program.

2. Notifies the Activity Director of supplies needed for the operation of the activities

programs.

3. Notifies the Activity Director of needed equipment repairs.

4. Assists in the supervision of volunteers during activity programs and parties.

5. Verifies that activity programs are completed timely per the Activity Schedule.

6. Responsible to invite residents to activity programs as appropriate and as

determined in the Care Plan.

7. Maintains attendance records for resident activities on a daily basis.

8. Assists Activity Director with the seasonal decor of the Facility.

9. Assists in transporting residents to and from activities.

10. Maintains and delivers department timesheets to the Activity Director.

11. Maintains an up-to-date list of residents' birth dates.

12. Performs light housekeeping tasks, such as clean-up following parties and

programs.

13. Maintains a clean office and desk.

14. Interacts with residents, family members, co-workers, clinical and ancillary staff

in a non-judgmental, supportive, and calm manner.

15. Addresses family satisfaction issues timely and assists in resolving the matter in a

professional manner.

16. Promptly reports issues or problems to Activity Director.

17. Participates as assigned in the orientation of new staff and demonstrates a

positive, helpful, and enthusiastic attitude.

18. Performs varied clerical and department maintenance functions.

QUALIFICATIONS

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

1.High School Degree and previous Long Term Care Nursing Assistant experience

preferred.

2.Successfully completes facility conducted orientation, mandatory training and in-service programs.

3.Must be capable of performing the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

4.Must be able to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing and possess sufficient communication skills to perform the tasks required.